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Dale Walker sworn in as Grant PUD Commissioner
January 5, 2011
 Grant County Superior Court Judge John M. Antosz administered the oath of office to newly elected Grant PUD Commissioner Dale Walker on Monday, Jan. 3.
Dale Walker, a Moses Lake resident, begins a six-year term representing District 2 area, which covers the central portion of Grant County. Walker is a 57-year resident of Grant County and has been actively involved in agriculture and ag research. His family was involved in the development of the Columbia Basin Project. Mr. Walker has served local, state and national organizations representing the agricultural industry.
In addition to his service as a Grant PUD commissioner, Walker is currently a member of the Grant County Planning Commission.
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Grant County Public Utility District is a Washington state municipal corporation that began electric service in 1942. Owned by the people it serves, Grant PUD generates and sells electricity to Grant County residents and millions of customers throughout Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The Priest Rapids Project, comprised of Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams, produces nearly 2,000 megawatts of clean, renewable and reliable electricity – enough to supply a city the size of Seattle. A leader in science based technology; Grant PUD is committed to finding effective measures for the protection, mitigation and enhancement of salmon, steelhead and other natural and cultural resources.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Rita Bjork
(509) 766-2650
rbjork@gcpud.org
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